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Caramelized French Onion Dip Mix
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Oat Shortbread Cookies
Oat Shortbread Cookies
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Discover the delicate balance of buttery richness and subtle oat flavor in these elegant Oat Shortbread Cookies. The traditional Scottish-inspired treats feature finely ground oats for a wonderfully tender texture and nutty depth that elevates them beyond ordinary shortbread. Perfect with afternoon tea or as a sophisticated addition to holiday cookie trays, these crisp, not-too-sweet cookies showcase the simple beauty of quality ingredients. Make ahead and slice as needed for freshly baked perfection! - Claude
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Ingredients
1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking or instant)
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups flour
Directions
Place the oats in a blender or food processor and grind to a fine powder.
In the bowl of a stand mixer using a paddle attachment, or in a medium bowl using a hand mixer, mix together the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt until combined, 1 to 2 minutes, being careful not to overmix.
Gently stir in the ground oats and flour and mix until thoroughly incorporated.
Divide the dough in half.
Shape each half into an 8-inch log.
Wrap each half tightly in plastic wrap.
Chill at least 3 hours, up to overnight.
Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
Slice each log crosswise into one-fourth inch slices.
Place the slices on buttered baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Chill the baking sheets for 15 minutes, then place in the oven.
Bake until the edges of the cookies just begin to brown, 16 to 18 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through for even coloring.
Cool the cookies on the sheets for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Servings\Yield
Makes about 5 dozen cookies
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cookie) - Calories: 60; Total Fat: 3.5g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 30mg; Total Carbohydrates: 7g (Dietary Fiber: 0.5g, Sugars: 3g); Protein: 0.5g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: shortbread, cookies, oats, butter, dessert
🗂️ Categories: 🍪 Cookies & Bars, 🍨 Desserts
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook
Oat Shortbread Cookies was added on April 20, 2025 and last updated on April 20, 2025.
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Recently Added!
Caramelized French Onion Dip Mix
Forget the store-bought packets — this homemade Caramelized French Onion Dip Mix delivers bold, savory flavor with ingredients you can actually read. Built around rich beef bouillon and sweet, slow-caramelized minced onions, this from-scratch seasoning blend comes together in minutes and stores be…
Caramelized French Onion Dip Mix
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Caramelized French Onion Dip Mix
Forget the store-bought packets — this homemade Caramelized French Onion Dip Mix delivers bold, savory flavor with ingredients you can actually read. Built around rich beef bouillon and sweet, slow-caramelized minced onions, this from-scratch seasoning blend comes together in minutes and stores be…
Caramelized French Onion Dip Mix
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